Just bought a 01 Toyota Corrola (Opinions)??

HoopsLad1888 · 26-02-2013 12:39AM #1

Hi all. I am posting this for opinions ect. I have just purchased my first car I am a 20 year old male with a provisional licence the car I have bought is a 01 Toyota Corrola 1.4 VVT-I. My insurance is €1730 third party F&T. Personally I think this is reasonable as I was quoted a lot more before. I know absolutely nothing about cars and have bought from a mechanic that is a friend of the family. I would love to hear some of your opinions on the car and insurance price ect and if the car is a good car. Also it has 140k on the clock and cost me €1300. All options welcome.

Thanks

Alanstrainor · 26-02-2013 12:41AM

Well wear is all I'll say!

No point asking opinions now that it's in your drive, just enjoy it and keep her maintained!

Toyotafanboi · 26-02-2013 12:45AM

sounds just about right

i had a 00 corolla at age 20, wasn't paying much less for insurance and i had 3 years no claims at that stage.

they are a good car (in my biased opinion) just keep it serviced and remember to check your oil level because some are fond of a drop.

i asume yours is 5 door hatchback? any photos?

well wear with it!

shygal · 26-02-2013 12:48AM

http://cdn.chud.com/2/2e/900x900px-LL-2efa7844_South-Park-nice.jpeg
pretty much this, great cars

HoopsLad1888 · 26-02-2013 01:16AM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

sounds just about right i had a 00 corolla at age 20, wasn't paying much less for insurance and i had 3 years no claims at that stage.

they are a good car (in my biased opinion) just keep it serviced and remember to check your oil level because some are fond of a drop.

i asume yours is 5 door hatchback? any photos?

well wear with it!

It's actually a 3 door hatchback I have some pics but my Internet is too slow to upload them lol what does "well wear" mean

Toyotafanboi · 26-02-2013 01:23AM

HoopsLad1888 wrote: »

It's actually a 3 door hatchback I have some pics but my Internet is too slow to upload them lol what does "well wear" mean

its just wishing you well

that was a good price for a 3 door, they usually command a bit of a premium.
sign up on toyotaownersclub-irl.com if you get a minute, lots of good info over there (hope mods dont mind that plug)

HoopsLad1888 · 26-02-2013 01:32AM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

its just wishing you well

that was a good price for a 3 door, they usually command a bit of a premium.
sign up on toyotaownersclub-irl.com if you get a minute, lots of good info over there (hope mods dont mind that plug)

Thanks ill have a look there now. It's also lowered a bit and I would like to get some nice mud flaps for it the original Toyota ones any idea where and price of them??

Toyotafanboi · 26-02-2013 01:36AM

easily pick up a decent set of universal ones in a motor factors for ten or fifteen euro... the original moulded ones from toyota might cost a pretty penny... you'd be surprised if you took a walk through a breakers yard you might get a set in good shape.

HoopsLad1888 · 26-02-2013 01:47AM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

easily pick up a decent set of universal ones in a motor factors for ten or fifteen euro... the original moulded ones from toyota might cost a pretty penny... you'd be surprised if you took a walk through a breakers yard you might get a set in good shape.

Yeah will look in a breakers yard. There is a set of them on it already but the back ones are a little faded

26-02-2013 01:47AM

Had the exact same car from the age of 18 to 22. As another poster said, keep an eye on the oil level as the VVTI engine tends to be thirsty for it. Other than that keep her well maintained and you have a fine motor that will go for years. Best of luck and well wear!

JohnBoy26 · 26-02-2013 02:40AM

Great Cars, well wear. But as has been said keep an eye on the oil level also make sure to service it on time to ensure the longevity of the timming chain.

It is also advisable to change the gearbox oil from time to time, as some of these suffer from failed gearbox bearings which is mostly down to lack of oil changes imo.

BillJ · 26-02-2013 11:41AM

Well wear op, just sold a 01 1.4vvti yesterday myself but its not your one it seems, saw the thread title and thought it was gonna be mine!

As others said keep an eye on the oil, they do tend to burn a drop. I had mine for 4 years and the only problem I ever had was a window switch on the drivers side, cost me 80 quid. Really great car and I miss mine already!

Also you seem to have a got a good deal, 1300 seems cheap! Sold mine for 2100, mileage was only 76000 though.

pockets3d · 26-02-2013 06:29PM

Their going cheap enough!
Bought an 00 one last month for 1200. 19 provosional and insurance was 1430.
Still think they made a mistake a 1.0 micra was going to be 1350

Del2005 · 26-02-2013 06:51PM

pockets3d wrote: »

Their going cheap enough!
Bought an 00 one last month for 1200. 19 provosional and insurance was 1430.
Still think they made a mistake a 1.0 micra was going to be 1350

Insurance is based on risk. More young drivers would buy a Micra than a Corrolla, so more Micras will have claims. If more young drivers start buying Corrollas then the insurance for them will go up.

Chuck Stone · 26-02-2013 07:59PM

Does it go?

Cungi · 26-02-2013 08:12PM

Good car OP. I had one. bit short of legroom in the back but you wont be sittin there so its moot.
The 1.4vvti engine was quite powerful too compared to other 1.4's of the same era. 95bhp i believe?
Good reliable nippy car. Enjoy.

HoopsLad1888 · 27-02-2013 07:01PM

Is there anything else I would need to look out for bar the oil thing??

pockets3d · 27-02-2013 07:28PM

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Great Cars, well wear. But as has been said keep an eye on the oil level also make sure to service it on time to ensure the longevity of the timming chain.

It is also advisable to change the gearbox oil from time to time, as some of these suffer from failed gearbox bearings which is mostly down to lack of oil changes imo.

Do these have timing belts or timing chains ?

Del2005 wrote: »

Insurance is based on risk. More young drivers would buy a Micra than a Corrolla, so more Micras will have claims. If more young drivers start buying Corrollas then the insurance for them will go up.

A fair few young people drive old corollas and i would of thought a 3 door one would be considered boy racery enough even if they have an old person image attached (like honda apparently in the uk )
A 1.4 vvti has 95 bhp whereas a 1.4 non VTEC civic has 88 from the same time, but good luck getting insured on them!

JohnBoy26 · 27-02-2013 07:55PM

pockets3d wrote: »

Do these have timing belts or timing chains ?

A fair few young people drive old corollas and i would of thought a 3 door one would be considered boy racery enough even if they have an old person image attached (like honda apparently in the uk )
A 1.4 vvti has 95 bhp whereas a 1.4 non VTEC civic has 88 from the same time, but good luck getting insured on them!

The older 97-00 bug eye model with the 1.3 4e-fe engine had a timming belt. The Facelift version with the 1.4 VVT-i engine had a timming chain.

As for insurance, I had a 3dr hatch and a saloon and they both cost the same to insure.

HoopsLad1888 · 27-02-2013 11:52PM

Finally a pic it's a bit dark tho lol

HoopsLad1888 · 27-02-2013 11:54PM

Just bought new alloys for it tho there 17" with low profiles there the ones that came on it in the picture.

JohnBoy26 · 28-02-2013 12:06AM

HoopsLad1888 wrote: »

Just bought new alloys for it tho there 17" with low profiles there the ones that came on it in the picture.

17 inch alloys are too big for these imo. They look massive in the arches. 16 inch alloys would be the max id put on, but hey that's just my opionion.:)

HoopsLad1888 · 28-02-2013 12:12AM

A friend of mine has 17s on his and I like them. Each to their own I suppose. Anyone know where I can get some extras for the car ??

JohnBoy26 · 28-02-2013 12:15AM

HoopsLad1888 wrote: »

A friend of mine has 17s on his and I like them. Each to their own I suppose. Anyone know where I can get some extras for the car ??

What kind of extras are you looking for?

BillJ · 28-02-2013 12:24AM

HoopsLad1888 wrote: »

A friend of mine has 17s on his and I like them. Each to their own I suppose. Anyone know where I can get some extras for the car ??

If your going spending money on the car maybe painting the black trim to colour code it, would make a huge difference imo. just a thought

As for extras maybe you would find some tte body parts, spoiler etc on the toyota owners club, they are hard enough to come by though

HoopsLad1888 · 28-02-2013 12:28AM

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

What kind of extras are you looking for?

Just a few small bits like Toyota mudflats and that

HoopsLad1888 · 28-02-2013 12:32AM

BillJ wrote: »

If your going spending money on the car maybe painting the black trim to colour code it, would make a huge difference imo. just a thought

As for extras maybe you would find some tte body parts, spoiler etc on the toyota owners club, they are hard enough to come by though

I have thought about colour code but I rather like it with the black trim ATM.

JohnBoy26 · 28-02-2013 12:36AM

HoopsLad1888 wrote: »

Just a few small bits like Toyota mudflats and that

Well universal mud flaps with Toyota written on them can be got in a motor factors.

The original genuine Toyota mudflaps that are moulded to fit the wings and rear bumper would probably have to be got at the main dealers or online, they might also be found in a breakers yard.

HoopsLad1888 · 28-02-2013 12:46AM

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Well universal mud flaps with Toyota written on them can be got in a motor factors.

The original genuine Toyota mudflaps that are moulded to fit the wings and rear bumper would probably have to be got at the main dealers or online, they might also be found in a breakers yard.

How much would they be gotten for in a motor factors??

HoopsLad1888 · 28-02-2013 12:47AM

Also the car is grand and quiet maybe just a lol too quiet I would like a little bit of noise but nothing mad only something small any ideas?? Anyone??

JohnBoy26 · 28-02-2013 01:00AM

HoopsLad1888 wrote: »

How much would they be gotten for in a motor factors??

They're usually around 8-10 euro a pair.

Just bought a 01 Toyota Corrola (Opinions)??

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